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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 771.90 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 771.90 and 449.16 is: 674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 771.90 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/771.90 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 771.90 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 346,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,706.60/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.58

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